According to ESPN, Chelsea currently has no clear favorite for the managerial role, with Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola under consideration. The report states that the Blues are prepared to appoint a more experienced coach than Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior, who led the team this season, but the club is still exploring various options. Chelsea sits in 9th place in the Premier League with 49 points after 36 games, with Calum MacFarlane serving as interim head coach.